Punjab BJP leader Fatehjung Singh Bajwa criticized the Congress party's internal strife, stating it's out of the race for the 2027 assembly elections and may struggle to retain its current seats. He cited allegations of compromise between state chief Raja Warring and CM Bhagwant Mann.
Jordan Bardella, leader of the far-right National Rally, stated that police raided contractors who had worked for him. This comes as Bardella is expected to be named the party's candidate for the 2027 presidential election.
China's ruling Communist Party official Sun Haiyan stated that China, with its ingrained principle of "harmonious coexistence," is unlikely to transform into a militaristic hegemony that oppresses weaker nations. She attributed this to China's history and cultural genes, which are passed down through generations, contrasting it with countries that have a history of war.
John Drew, a policy development officer for One Nation in Queensland, has defended the Hitler Youth and used offensive language about Indigenous people and migrants. This comes despite One Nation's claims of a new vetting tool called Operation Obsidian.
Kim Jeong-cheol, a senior official of the Reform Party and former Seoul mayoral candidate, announced he will reapply to the court for preservation of evidence related to ballot boxes and ballots, which the election commission stated were disposed of. He expressed disbelief that the ballot box marked '1,900 sheets' was destroyed.
Police used tear gas to storm the Republican People's Party (CHP) headquarters in Ankara, attempting to reinstate former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu following a controversial court ruling. Party members resisted the intrusion, leading to clashes.
